BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Innovate New Albany - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Innovate New Albany X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Innovate New Albany REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20240727T155642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240727T155642Z UID:10000354-1726227000-1726232400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The R&D Tax Game: Boost your Benefits and Avoid the Pitfalls DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFri 9/13\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Jonathan Forman\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nFederal and state governments offer significant tax benefits for developing and improving products\, processes\, and software. Recently implemented and proposed updates to law\, however\, may have a potential game-changing negative impact to many innovative companies. \nJoin us for this TIGER Talk\, presented by Jonathan Forman\, to learn about theses changes\, how they may affect your business\, and how to maximize the benefits available to your business. \n*************** \nAs Managing Director of the Tax Credits & Incentives Services practice of Global Tax Management (GTM)\, Jonathan Forman leads the development and delivery of services that help multinational corporations take advantage of available federal\, state\, and international R&D and related tax incentives to reduce their tax liability. \nJonathan has been involved with R&D for more than 20 years in both technical and taxation capacities\, bringing a scientific\, IT\, and business background to GTM’s R&D Tax Credit practice. He has extensive knowledge of U.S. and international R&D tax law\, and vast experience dealing with specific issues related to R&D credits and incentives within industries including software\, technology\, life sciences\, manufacturing\, and energy. He is a global speaker and instructor and has been published in several key industry journals. \nPrior to joining GTM\, Jonathan held several leadership roles with BDO USA\, including his most recent roles as the Stamford Office Managing Principal and Global R&D Center of Excellence Leader. He was one of the founding members of the firm’s national R&D tax credit practice\, and created\, built\, and managed BDO’s International R&D Center of Excellence. \nJonathan also spent several years with Big 4 firms including Deloitte and PwC. He created and led the R&D incentives practice for Deloitte in Calgary\, Canada where his practice focused on technology\, oilfield services\, and exploration and production. At PwC\, he created one of the first browse-based software tools for managing R&D tax credits. \nHe is a member of the American Institute of Public Accountants. Jonathan resides in Westchester County\, NY where he enjoys spending time with his wife\, children\, six cats\, two dogs\, and tortoise. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this TIGER Talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Jonathan \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-09-13 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-rd-tax-game-boost-your-benefits-and-avoid-the-pitfalls/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Headshot-Jonathan-Forman-TIGER-Graphic-091324.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20240622T195758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240629T030145Z UID:10000349-1726831800-1726837200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Leading with Humility: How to Build Team Trust and Engagement DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFri 9/20/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Jake Harter\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nIn the pursuit of organizational excellence\, leadership styles typically emphasize decisiveness and command. \nHowever\, a growing body of research suggests a powerful\, yet often overlooked\, leadership quality that may be even more important: humility. \nThis TIGER Talk is designed for leaders to explore the benefits of leading with humility\, demonstrating how it can foster a culture of open communication\, boost employee engagement\, and embrace challenges and setbacks as opportunities for growth. \n*************** \nOur presenter\, Jake Harter\, is the Owner and Principal Consultant of Bellevue Partners Talent Management Consulting. He specializes in guiding organizations through strategic transformations\, fostering a thriving work environment\, and implementing performance management systems. \nJake leverages his Master’s in HR Management degree and career supporting Fortune 100 Human Capital Strategy to help organizations and leaders unlock their workforce potential. \nJake is passionate about sharing his knowledge and HR industry expertise to create engaged\, motivated\, and productive workforces. \nVisit https://bellevuepartnersllc.com for more information! \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this TIGER Talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Jake \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-09-20 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/leading-with-humility-how-to-build-team-trust-and-engagement/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Headshot-Jake-Harter-TIGER-Graphic-092024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20240824T152246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T152246Z UID:10000357-1728646200-1728651600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Programming DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFri 10/11/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Chris Slee\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nUnleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Programming is a concise yet insightful talk that demystifies generative AI for a diverse audience. \nCome explore the transformation of AI from simple tools to systems capable of learning and creating like humans. \nDiscover how AI is working with\, and in place of\, software developers\, reshaping the way we write code\, manage projects\, automating routine tasks\, and driving efficiency in software delivery. Learn about new tools in AI software development\, automated maintenance\, and data analysis\, crucial for navigating this technological shift. Envision a future where complex software and AI systems work alongside humans\, creating dynamic\, innovative solutions. \nThis is Talk #3 in Chris Slee‘s Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future series. \nChris will cover the latest agentic frameworks and tools that developers can use now and how the craft of software development will be changed in the near future. \nTo watch Chris’s previous talks in this series\, click here: \nTalk #1: Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Work \nTalk #2: Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Labor \n*************** \nProfessional Bio\, in Chris Slee‘s own words: \nHi I’m Chris\, the Principal Technologist at Transform Labs (formerly AWH) and the CTO of IncludeHealth\, a healthcare start-up changing the face of Virtual Physical Therapy. \nWhen I speak about technology\, I like to keep it accurate and relatable. \nI share stories and insights that matter to tech enthusiasts and anyone interested in how technology intersects with our daily lives and our work. \nIt’s about making sense of tech and making it understandable. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Chris \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-10-11 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/unleashing-the-power-of-generative-ai-navigating-the-future-of-programming/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Headshot-Christopher-Slee-TIGER-Talk-Graphics-101124.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20240809T023612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T191236Z UID:10000355-1729251000-1729256400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The State of Venture in Ohio ® - 2024 DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY 10/18/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nInnovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054 \nBe ready to interact with our featured presenter\, Lindsay Karas Stencel\, and your fellow participants. \nAnd\, please arrive at 11:30 am. Enjoy lunch. Mingle. Make new friends! \nThis is the 2024 edition of Lindsay Karas Stencel’s annual talk on The State of Venture in Ohio ®. \n.For the 7th year in a row\, Lindsay will walk attendees through the status of VC funding in Ohio\, discussing new venture fund formation\, large exits\, and investments and places where the state can continue to develop and grow. She will weave in some pop culture references\, leave plenty of time for Q&A\, and definitely keep the FUN in FUND. \n*************** \nLindsay Karas Stencel is a Partner in the New Ventures practice at the law firm of Thompson Hine and chairs the firm’s fund formation subgroup. She advises entrepreneurs\, investors and fund managers on venture capital and startup matters\, venture capital fund formation\, mergers and acquisitions\, corporate finance\, federal and state securities filings and compliance\, including public and private securities offerings\, and corporate organization and governance matters. \nPrior to joining Thompson Hine\, Lindsay served as a Partner and Chief Legal Counsel at a Midwest-focused venture capital firm that invests in pre-seed\, seed early stage and growth stage technology companies serving several industries. There\, her efforts primarily focused on deal structuring\, portfolio management\, limited partner relations\, fundraising and exit transactions. \nSimultaneously\, she ran her own private practice representing emerging and diverse venture fund managers across the country\, startup clients and founders\, investors\, and small businesses\, assisting with venture fund formation and strategy\, strategic deal formation\, unique deal structuring and other corporate legal matters. \nShe also acquired significant experience while serving as Chief Operating Officer and Fund Manager\, and subsequently Chief Investment Officer\, Chief Legal Officer\, and Managing Partner for a venture development organization in upstate New York\, where she led that firm to have one of the most active seed funds in the country and spearheaded the formation and development of the largest seed fund in the history of the area. \nLindsay’s unique blend of legal\, fundraising and operational experience as a founder and venture capitalist provides her with the ability to acutely understand the issues facing her venture and startup clients. She understands firsthand the matters most important to her clients and can creatively solve problems and efficiently design solutions to rapidly close transactions for investors and entrepreneurs alike. \nLindsay teaches “Venture Capital and Dealmaking” at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law\, where she also frequently guest lectures on contract drafting and preferred securities issuances. Lindsay is a national speaker on topics of women and diversity and inclusion in finance\, venture capital\, venture capital deal structuring and startup investing. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nEvent Timeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch and socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to fellow participants \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Lindsay \n1:00 pm – Wrap \n[expire-content date=”2024-10-18 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-state-of-venture-in-ohio-2024/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Headshot-Lindsay-Karas-Stencel-TIGER-Graphic-101824.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20240928T195820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T030842Z UID:10000360-1729855800-1729861200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Rev1 Ventures' Signature Programs for Entrepreneurs DESCRIPTION:Learn\, Meet\, and Enjoy at:\n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFri 10/25\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Rev1’s Alicia Oddi\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nJoin us for this TIGER Talk to learn about Rev1 Ventures‘ TWO signature programs for entrepreneurs: \n\nConcept to Customer Bootcamp: 3-Day experiential program to rapidly validate market assumptions. Gain direct feedback from your target customer segments.\nCustomer to Capital Accelerator: 14-Week comprehensive program that helps startups move their businesses forward. Once you’ve validated your market\, it is time to grow and scale!\n\n*************** \nOur speaker\, Alicia Oddi\, Rev1’s Managing Director of Entrepreneur Programs\, leads the strategy\, engagement\, and adoption of its venture studio program. This program provides a framework that gives entrepreneurs the support and services they need when they need it. \nAlicia and her team manage pipeline development and client intake\, and produce and manage resources that provide the training\, tools\, and connections that directly impact entrepreneurs and help them de-risk and grow their companies. Alicia invites feedback from entrepreneurs to make the Rev1 venture studio more responsive as entrepreneurs’ needs change. \nAlicia fully embraces Rev1’s belief that diverse leaders produce stronger companies. Through her leadership\, Rev1 has developed programs to support diverse entrepreneurs and some of the distinct challenges they face when starting and scaling a high growth company\, including the Grow to Scale mentor program and the DEI Grant Fund. \nPrior to joining Rev1\, Alicia managed programs in the non-profit arts sector\, and has 25 years of experience in developing and executing mission-driven programs that have a positive impact on clients and the community. \nAlicia has a BA in Art History and an MA in Arts Policy and Administration from The Ohio State University. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this TIGER Talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Alicia \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-10-25 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/rev1-ventures-signature-programs-for-entrepreneurs/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Headshot-Alicia-Oddi-TIGER-Graphic-102524-Rachels-High-Res-Save-100824-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20241005T183004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T220730Z UID:10000362-1730460600-1730466000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Unlocking SBA Lending Opportunities for Small Businesses DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFri 11/1/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Jordan Campbell\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nJoin Jordan Campbell of Huntington National Bank for this insightful TIGER Talk. Jordan will explore how SBA (Small Business Administration) lending programs can empower small businesses to access the capital they need for growth and sustainability. \nWhether you’re a new business or you’re looking to expand your operations\, this event will provide valuable insights into the various SBA loan programs\, including:\n– **7(a) Loan Program**: Ideal for businesses needing working capital\, purchasing equipment\, or refinancing debt.\n– **504 Loan Program**: Tailored for businesses seeking to buy or improve real estate and other fixed assets.\n– **Microloan Program**: Designed for startups and small businesses needing smaller loans to launch or grow. \nJordan and other experts in SBA lending will guide you through eligibility requirements\, application processes\, and the best strategies to secure financing. You’ll leave equipped with knowledge on how to leverage these programs to fuel your business ambitions. \nWho Should Attend: Entrepreneurs\, small business owners\, financial planners\, and anyone interested in learning how to utilize SBA lending options to foster business growth. \nKey Takeaways:\n– How to identify which SBA loan program is best for your business\n– Tips for preparing a successful loan application\n– Understanding SBA loan guarantees and how they impact financing options\n– Real-life case studies of businesses that have successfully leveraged SBA loans \n*************** \nOur speaker\, Jordan Campbell\, began her career at Huntington in 2016 as a relationship banker at the German Village\, OH branch. She then moved into business banking as a treasury management advisor\, supporting the Central and Southern\, OH branches. In 2019 she joined the Dedicated Business Relationship Manager team and managed a portfolio of 200 business banking clients in the Cincinnati area. \nShe transitioned to a Business Development Officer in Central\, OH working to find new business banking clients to bring to Huntington Bank and most recently has become an SBA Product Specialist focusing on SBA lending for Central\, OH business owners. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Jordan \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-11-01 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/unlocking-sba-lending-opportunities-for-small-businesses/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Headshot-Jordan-Campbell-TIGER-Graphic-110124-by-Rachel-on-101524.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20241005T220533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241005T220533Z UID:10000363-1731497400-1731502800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The Web3 Vision: Building a Collaborative Future for Businesses and Customers DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION: \n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWed 11/13/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Shaun Pannell\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nTake your business into the future with Web3 technologies. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Shaun Pannell will cover:\n– How decentralized systems\, blockchain\, and digital assets work\n– Tools and methods that businesses and customers can use to collaborate like never before\n– Transforming traditional business models with Web3\n– Real-world examples of innovative strategies\n– Creating new opportunities for shared success \nExplore how Web3 can open doors to a future of product innovation and win-win business opportunities! \n*************** \nShaun Pannell is a marketing\, business development\, and technology professional at the law firm Vorys\, Sater\, Seymour and Pease LLP. \nHis proficiency in leveraging digital marketing techniques\, creative design\, data analytics\, and data visualization has consistently driven tangible business growth. Shaun’s passion for exploring emerging technologies and their potential impact across diverse sectors is a testament to his forward-thinking approach. \nShaun’s understanding of innovative technologies and their transformative potential is evident through his certifications in blockchain\, digital assets\, and product management. This knowledge equips him to navigate today’s evolving business landscape with confidence and adaptability. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Shaun \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n[expire-content date=”2024-11-13 1:00pm” message=”This event has passed so registration is closed.”]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n[/expire-content] URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-web3-vision-building-a-collaborative-future-for-businesses-and-customers/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Headshot-Shaun-Pannell-TIGER-Graphic-111324-even-less-pixels.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20240928T231920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T161138Z UID:10000361-1733311800-1733317200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Resilience in Action: Turning Stress into Strength through Emotional Mastery DESCRIPTION:Part of the TIGER Events “Healthy Habits for Innovators” Series — in collaboration with Healthy New Albany\nSPECIAL LOCATION: Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany\, 150 W. Main St.\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWednesday 12/4\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our workshop leader\, Dr. Sandra Solano\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nOur perception of stress stems from our past experiences and how we define what matters most\, influencing our responses to protect and achieve those values. \nChanging from a stress reaction to a more masterful response is a trainable skill! \nIn this interactive TIGER Tools Workshop\, based on 30 years of peer-reviewed research\, you’ll discover how your body instinctively and automatically reacts to stressors\, how to recognize\, interrupt\, and reprogram these emotional reactions\, and how to create a plan to change your stress reaction to a more effective and optimal response. \nThis session offers big benefits for hard-charging business innovators\, including startup founders\, tech creators\, goal-chasers\, and those in many other stressful business roles! \n*************** \nOur workshop leader\, Dr. Sandra Solano\, MD\, MS\, is originally from Bogota\, Colombia. She is a healthcare professional with 30 years of experience as a healthcare executive and consultant. \nDr. Solano practices in New Albany where she promotes integrative health and wellness\, merging her extensive background in public health with holistic approaches to empower individuals\, teams\, and organizations to manage stress\, conflict\, and challenges through emotional self-regulation. \nAs a certified HeartMath master trainer\, Dr. Solano has coached and trained community leaders\, professionals\, and executives of Fortune 500 companies\, social services organizations\, and some of the largest healthcare systems in the United States. \nTo learn more about Dr. Solano’s practice\, go to https://www.integro-restore.com \nFor a free consultation for your personal or organizational needs\, please go to https://www.integro-restore.com/heartmath-resilience-advantagetm/ \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this TIGER Tools Workshop is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Dr. Solano \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \nThis event has passed so registration is closed. URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/resilience-in-action-turning-stress-into-strength-through-emotional-mastery/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Headshot-Sandra-Solano-High-Res-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20241211T163028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T205012Z UID:10000366-1733916600-1733922000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Top 5 HR Mistakes + How To Avoid Them DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany’s NEW LOCATION:\n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWed 12/11/24\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our speaker\, Jennifer Meek\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nThey say ‘more people\, more problems.’ \nAin’t that the truth? That’s where Jennifer Meek\, comes in! \nPlease join Jennifer for this TIGER Talk as she breaks down the 5 biggest HR mistakes that startups just can’t afford to make. DO NOT miss this one! \n*************** \nJennifer Meek is the CHRO of Book+Street. \nBook+Street’s People Solutions experts support your business so you don’t make costly mistakes that could impact your team. From generalist human resource needs to specialty areas such as compensation benchmarking\, benefits administration\, staffing plans and recruitment\, Book+Street’s People Solutions team will support your company’s biggest line item: your people! \nJennifer is a result-driven executive\, guiding leaders in laying the foundational work of their talent strategy. Going beyond the everyday Human Resources issues\, she aligns people strategy with the overall goals and objectives of an organization. This intentional and authentic approach leads to identifying areas where an organization can continue to develop and thrive. \nHer vast experience in the talent solutions arena also makes her a sought out subject matter expert. She is knowledgeable in C-Suite issues that impact workplace culture\, team dynamics\, and internal communications strategies. A dedicated and passionate leader\, Jennifer can provide personalized service\, create meaningful and lasting relationships\, and achieve profitable results. \nPrior to Book+Street\, Jen had 25 years of senior leadership experience\, including serving as Vice President of HR for a multibillion-dollar private equity-owned company in the oil and gas industry\, with 1500 employees in 22 countries. \nAdditionally\, Jen was the President\, CEO\, and member of the Board of Directors of an HR consulting organization for 12 years. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Jennifer \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n  \nThis event has passed so registration is closed. URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/top-5-hr-mistakes-how-to-avoid-them/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Headshot-Jennifer-Meek-TIGER-Talk-Graphic-121124-scaled-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20250117T210936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T213842Z UID:10000370-1737113400-1737118800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The AI Labyrinth: The Paths Keep Changing DESCRIPTION:7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nFriday 1/17/25\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm\nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Michael Compton\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nWe’re excited to kick off 2025 by welcoming back one of our most popular speakers on the subject of Generative AI — Michael Compton. \nJoin Compton as he threads through the winding\, ever-changing passages of AI’s transformative impact across five critical domains: \n\nwriting and research\nmultimedia content creation\neducation & training\nrelationship management\nknowledge systems\n\nEach domain will be illuminated through real-world demonstrations\, current headlines\, and compelling use cases that reveal both practical applications and emerging possibilities. The presentation will weave together technical insights with thought-provoking questions about sociologic\, economic\, and environmental implications of AI adoption. Unexpected connections will be revealed at every turn. \nThroughout this journey\, Compton will bring his signature “Hot Takes” and his enthusiasm for navigating AI’s ethical ambiguities. \nAs in the past\, Compton will make complex technological paths accessible & engaging for all who join us. \n*************** \nMichael Compton is a Senior International Program Consultant for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)\, working towards financially sustainable incubator programs across fragile economies. \nHe combines his expertise in product and service design\, human learning and artificial intelligence in both international and local development contexts. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Michael \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n  \nThis event has passed so registration is closed. URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-ai-labyrinth-the-paths-keep-changing/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Headshot-Mike-Compton-TIGER-Graphic-011725-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20250122T211301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T211512Z UID:10000371-1737545400-1737550800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Scale & Grow Your Business | Influencer Marketing DESCRIPTION:Innovate New Albany\n7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH 43054\nWednesday 1/22//25\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Maileah McMullen\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nInfluencer Marketing is one of the most innovative and fastest growing marketing tactics that brands and businesses are using to scale and grow. \nThe Influencer industry was recently projected to be valued at $24 Billion by the end of 2024. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Maileah McMullen will share insights\, statistics\, and considerations about this exciting\, rapidly expanding industry. \n*************** \nMaileah McMullen is an enthusiastic marketing professional and leader. \nMailleah’s education in Anthropology/Sociology and Communication at Denison University has shaped her early career. She has dedicated her time and expertise to developing marketing strategies and campaigns that break barriers for clients\, impact culture\, and build relationships with communities. With her expertise in uncovering data to build brands and businesses\, she now runs her own agency\, Reverence Talent Management\, a relationship-driven agency dedicated to growing Gen Z & Millennial creators’ brands and business opportunities. Reverence Talent Management was created to fill an important marketplace need\, especially among these youth-focused businesses. \nMaileah is also an instructor for Denison Edge\, a program from Denison University that offers skill-building educational programs for both college students and professionals in a variety of business disciplines. Maileah is teaching a new program in Influencer Marketing\, starting Wednesday February 19. This program is currently open for registrations. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Maileah \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n  \nThis event has passed so registration is closed.\n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/scale-grow-your-business-influencer-marketing/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Headshot-Maileah-McMullen-TIGER-Graphic-012224-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20250124T211612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T211824Z UID:10000373-1737718200-1737723600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The EQ and Career Connection DESCRIPTION:Friday 1/24/25\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBe ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Eric Pennington\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nDid you know that emotional intelligence (EQ) is a greater predictor of success than IQ? \nWhat if EQ is the missing link to greater success in career. All of us are confronted with what decisions to make in our career path every day. Some of those are simple and straightforward\, others are monumental. When leaders make EQ a practice\, they find decision-making to be a strategic resource to move the needle in career and life. \nWho should come: \n\nAnyone who finds themselves at a crossroads between career advancement and legacy\nSenior leaders and decision makers who want higher performing teams\nIndividual contributors just beginning the career journey\n\nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nThe connection between EQ and decision-making\nHow to start building a practice around EQ\nPowerful EQ hacks that can be started immediately\n\n******************** \nOur presenter is Eric Pennington\, the managing partner at Spirit of EQ and a certified practitioner in varied emotional intelligence\, spiritual intelligence\, and neuroscience tools. Spirit of EQ is an emotional intelligence data and people development company based in Columbus. The company helps individuals and organizations be smarter with emotions in-order to create stronger results and satisfaction. He has designed and delivered learning experiences for organizations across the spectrum of public and private domains. The experiences include coaching\, group workshops and ongoing learning cohorts. \nEric has over 15 years of practical entrepreneurship and leadership experience inside of small and large organizations. He has advised multiple entrepreneurs and senior leaders through coaching and group facilitation. He is the author of the eye-opening book\, The Well-Being Guide: Making the Most of Life and Work\, based on personal experiences and as a follow-up to his earlier book\, Waking Up in Corporate America. \n******************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Eric \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n  \nThis event has passed so registration is closed. URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-eq-and-career-connection/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Headshot-Pennington-121424-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20250129T211915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T214005Z UID:10000372-1738150200-1738155600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Responsible AI: A Balance of Trust and Knowledge DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Damian Synadinos\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nEverything starts with trust. And often\, trust is enough. However\, misplaced trust—trusting the wrong thing\, the wrong amount\, or at the wrong time — can have significant\, negative consequences. But how can we know when trust is enough? And what do we do when it is not? By practicing skepticism! \nHealthy skepticism is a neutral stance that suspends belief until justified evidence is available. And it can help us avoid negative consequences and move forward when trust is not enough. \nPracticing skepticism involves fact-checking\, being aware of biases\, asking good questions\, and much more. And it is all especially relevant with the rise of Artificial Intelligence\, a powerful yet complex technology. Understanding AI and practicing skepticism can help us use it responsibly\, effectively\, and safely. \nJoin Damian Synadinos for this TIGER Talk as he explores these topics\, offers ways to develop a skeptical mindset\, and shows how it all applies to AI by providing practical tips to better navigate today’s new world. \n*************** \nDamian Synadinos is a person with a diverse set of great talents! \nFor over 30 years\, he helped “build better software & build software better” through testing. Now\, through his company Ineffable Solutions\, he helps “build better people”. \nAs a full-time\, international public speaker\, he delivers entertaining and educational keynotes\, talks\, and training that are focused on people\, based on experience\, and supplemented with research. \nDamian has helped organize the “QA or the Highway” testing conference\, performs & teaches improv comedy\, authored & illustrated a children’s book (HankAndStellaBooks.com)\, and draws strangers for fun (IDrawStrangers.com). \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Damian \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n  \nThis event has passed so registration is closed. URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/responsible-ai-a-balance-of-trust-and-knowledge/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Headshot-Damian-TIGER-Graphic-012925-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20250131T212150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T214019Z UID:10000374-1738323000-1738328400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:It’s Not About You: A Radical Approach to Marketing DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Dana Casto\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nMany businesses and organizations are fed up with spending money on marketing that doesn’t work. If they knew what to do differently\, they would. Meanwhile\, revenue is lagging and holding them back. \nThere is a better way. \nYou will walk away from this TIGER Talk knowing seven simple marketing principles that will transform your approach to marketing. \nThese principles are based on Donald Miller’s best-selling book “Building A StoryBrand” and have been proven to positively impact any organization or business regardless of industry. \n*************** \nOur speaker\, Dana Casto\, has contributed his marketing expertise to for-profit\, non-profit\, and higher education businesses for over twenty years. \nIn 2020\, Dana founded Whispr Strategic Marketing to help service-based small businesses and non-profits align their marketing goals with business objectives to drive sustainable revenue. At Whispr\, marketing services offered include website redesigns\, content marketing planning\, full-service marketing implementation\, and strategic advising. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Dana \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n  \nThis event has passed so registration is closed. URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/its-not-about-you-a-radical-approach-to-marketing/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Headshot-Dana-Castro-TIGER-Graphic-last-one-from-Rob-jpg-scaled-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20250206T140923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T140923Z UID:10000299-1738927800-1738933200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Innovation Amplified: How the OSU Battelle Center Sparks Growth Through Partnership DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with our featured speakers\, Dan Kelley & Lisa Frazier\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nDescription\, as provided by our speakers: \nWhat is the Ohio State Battelle Center for Science\, Engineering\, and Public Policy and why are we necessary? i.e.\, What’s the gap that we fill? What’s our value proposition? \nThe Battelle Center is the connection point at OSU between world class scientific research and education with public agencies\, organizations\, and employers. We will be of value to the innovative employers of Central Ohio by connecting them with the exact faculty and students who will help to drive their mission and achieve their goals. \nHow does the Battelle Center foster innovation in Central Ohio?\nThrough our mission-serving activities\, Specifically: experiential learning\, career pipelining\, and applied research & development.\nWe help companies\, agencies\, and organizations in Central Ohio to best utilize the resource that exists in the form of a world-class research university with a mission toward improving the prosperity of the citizens of the state. To that end\, we train students from a wide range of disciplines to work together to solve problems and contribute to the public good through an integrated\, innovative\, problem-solving approach. We then help those students and employers in the region to get connected for mutual benefit. Additionally\, we connect research to the real world. \nHow can you/members of the Innovate New Albany network help your own organizations while also supporting the Battelle Center? Bring us your challenges and wicked problems. Tell us what the characteristics of your ideal hires are. Through a membership with the center\, you can present to students\, connect with research labs\, and engage with student consulting teams. \n******************** \nDr. Dan Kelley is an academic leader and scholar with a proven ability to create impactful programs through strategic partnerships. With a career spanning world-class scientific research\, technical education leadership\, and teaching across all levels of higher education\, Dan bridges the gap between academia and industry. He has driven workforce development initiatives that prepare Ohio’s talent for cutting-edge employers and delivered meaningful results at the intersection of science and policy. Known for fostering collaboration and innovation\, Dan’s insights inspire action and progress. Join him to learn how he transforms challenges into opportunities that empower communities and drive lasting impact. \n******************** \nDr. Lisa Frazier is a Senior Researcher at the Battelle Center\, tackling complex challenges at the intersection of technology and human health. With expertise in health policy and a focus on equity and social justice\, she applies cutting-edge research methods to inform decision-making and drive meaningful change. A leader on impactful projects like the NIH-funded HEALing Communities Study\, Dr. Frazier’s work spans opioid policy\, Medicaid\, reproductive health\, and more. A dedicated educator and award-winning scholar\, she empowers future leaders to solve society’s toughest problems through structural innovation and public policy. \n******************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Dan & Lisa \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nName*\nFirstLast\n\nEmail*\n\n\nCompany*\n\n\nConsent to Use My Image & Voice*\nBy registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n\n\n I AGREE URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/innovation-amplified-how-the-osu-battelle-center-sparks-growth-through-partnership/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Headshot-Kelley-and-Frazier-TIGER-Talk-020725-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20250206T141142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T142619Z UID:10000301-1739532600-1739538000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Increased Customer Experience = Increased Profits! DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Andy Shockney\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Andy Shockney will provide a plan for improving your customers’ experience when consuming or obtaining your products or services. \nWho Should Come: self-challenging business owners and CEOs who are seeking to build the value of their businesses. \nPlease come prepared to: \n\ndiscuss your business’s current performance\nspecify where you want performance to improve\nmake a commitment to an action plan to improve profitability\n\n*************** \nAndy Shockney is President and Co-Founder of What Box Consulting Group. Andy’s focus in consulting is on strategic planning and customer experience. His passion is to discover and unlock growth in businesses and leaders. \nPrior to starting his consulting firm\, Andy was Director of Strategic Planning with Thirty-One Gifts. While at Thirty-One\, he also led the customer experience team on a journey from forty million to seven-hundred million in sales. \nAndy is also an adjunct lecturer at The Fisher School of Business at The Ohio State University where he teaches Marketing Projects 4204 – Marketing Capstone for Seniors. \nLearn more about the capabilities of Andy’s consulting firm at www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Andy \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nName*\nFirstLast\n\nEmail*\n\n\nCompany*\n\n\nConsent to Use My Image & Voice*\nBy registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n\n\n I AGREE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/increased-customer-experience-increased-profits/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Headshot-Andy-Shockney-TIGER-Graphic-021425-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20250206T141508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T141613Z UID:10000303-1739964600-1739970000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Unlock the Secret to Making Products Customers Will Love DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Urko Wood\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nWouldn’t it be great if there were a reliable way to differentiate your products and\nservices from the competition? \nActually\, there is. \nThe key to successful differentiation lies in focusing on what truly\nmatters to your target customers. By asking the right questions\, understanding what\nthey want to accomplish\, and where their needs remain unmet\, you can unlock new\nopportunities for growth. \nJobs-to-Be-Done (JTBD) is a breakthrough approach that flips traditional market\nresearch and the front end of innovation on its head. It’s uniquely effective at helping\nentrepreneurs and business leaders uncover the key\, hidden needs that drive customer\ndecisions\, thereby enabling them to create differentiated growth strategies and products\nwith strong market fit. Due to the complexity and cost of full JTBD consulting projects\,\nhowever\, it has been out of reach for most small and mid-sized companies. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Urko Wood will introduce you to “Lean JTBD\,” a practical evolution\nof the proven JTBD framework\, designed to help entrepreneurs and business leaders:\n— Find and capitalize on the customers’ unmet needs\n— Boost employee engagement and productivity\n— Foster a culture of innovation\n…by applying the mindset and key concepts of JTBD – without the complexity or cost of\ntraditional consulting. \nIf you want to build products and services that stand out\, command premium pricing\,\nand deliver sustainable growth\, this talk is for you! \n*************** \nUrko Wood is an accomplished innovation leader and the founder of Reveal Growth Consultants\, where he helps companies drive innovation and growth by uncovering their customers’ hidden unmet needs. \nWith over 18 years of expertise in the Jobs-to-Be-Done (JTBD) innovation approach\, Urko has enabled companies of all sizes – including startups and Fortune 1000 leaders – to achieve revenue growth through unique customer insights. His passion lies in transforming innovation from a guessing game into a repeatable\, customer needs-driven process. \nUrko has worked with leading organizations such as Battelle Memorial Institute\, NetJets\, Can-Am Off-Road Vehicles\, Franklin University\, and GBQ Partners to uncover hidden customer needs that drive innovation and differentiation. \nBefore founding Reveal in 2012\, Urko worked closely with Tony Ulwick\, the chief pioneer of JTBD\, at Strategyn Consulting. Urko had prior leadership roles at Deloitte\, UnitedHealthcare\, where he built top level skills in strategy\, sales\, and customer engagement. \nUrko earned his MBA at The Wharton School and he’s a veteran of the US Navy. \nUrko is an active writer and speaker on innovation and growth strategy. He has guest lectured at Denison University\, OSU’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship\, and Otterbein University’s MBA Program. A lifelong learner\, Urko is dedicated to helping leaders and entrepreneurs unlock their potential to build products and services customers truly love. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Urko \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nName*\nFirstLast\n\nEmail*\n\n\nCompany*\n\n\nConsent to Use My Image & Voice*\nBy registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n\n\n I AGREE URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/unlock-the-secret-to-making-products-customers-will-love/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Headshot-Urko-Wood-TIGER-Talk-Graphic-021925-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20250206T141837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T152357Z UID:10000305-1740137400-1740142800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Humans and Machines: The Automated Future of Work DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Ronak Patel\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nAutomation is no longer something in the distant future; it’s a present reality that’s reshaping industries across the globe. \nA common misconception\, however\, is that automation is solely about replacing humans. \nBut the reality is that the future of work is about creating a powerful synergy between human ingenuity and machine efficiency. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Ronak Patel will explore the rise of AI and automation\, dispelling myths of job displacement\, and unpacking the human-bot collaboration so we can all be better prepared for the future of work. \n*************** \nRonak Patel is CEO of Sunflower Lab\, a fast-growing\, award-winning digital product and innovations agency with offices across North America and India. \nRonak is an entrepreneur and technologist at heart. He truly believes technology can change the world for the better. That’s why for the past 17+ years\, he has consistently invested time during his business days to be involved in day-to-day technology decisions. \nHe earned his Bachelor of Engineering\, Information Technology from UVPCE. He currently resides in Columbus. He’s always happy to meet with other entrepreneurs and executives interested in technology. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Ronak \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nName*\nFirstLast\n\nEmail*\n\n\nCompany*\n\n\nConsent to Use My Image & Voice*\nBy registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n\n\n I AGREE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/humans-and-machines-the-automated-future-of-work/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tiger-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20250218T163016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T031244Z UID:10000310-1740742200-1740747600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:CES 2025: Sustainability\, Wellness Tech\, and Real World AI DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with our featured speakers\, Brad Griffith & Melanie Muscolo\, and your fellow participants. \nCES (formerly known as the International Consumer Electronics Show) bills itself as “the most powerful tech event in the world” and “the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators.” \nAt this year’s event — in Las Vegas as usual\, Jan 5-10 — CES continued fulfilling these promises\, showcasing and shaping our technology future! \nThis year\, the focus at CES was on sustainability\, wellness and digital health tech\, and AI applications that are moving beyond hype and search engine replacements into real-world impact. \nFrom groundbreaking advancements in clean energy and biodegradable batteries to AI-driven solutions for retail point of sale\, business efficiency\, healthcare\, and urban planning\, CES 2025 showcased innovations that are reshaping industries and our daily lives. \nJoin our featured speakers Brad Griffith & Melanie Muscolo for a photo-filled recap and discussion about the most disruptive trends. From startups revolutionizing climate tech to major industries integrating AI for meaningful change\, they’ll share a broad array of technologies and a concise set of insights. \nThey’ll discuss what’s next in consumer technology—what will empower us\, what might distract us\, and how we can use it intentionally to build a smarter\, more sustainable future. \nIf you’re a leader navigating a rapidly evolving landscape\, and you’re ready for technology that serves us better\, this talk will give you the key insights you need to stay ahead. \n*************** \nBrad Griffith is a technology innovator and a champion for equitable opportunity. His life’s mission is to close equity gaps by creatively applying software and design. He is the President of Buckeye Innovation\, the web engineering and design team he started in 2009 to amplify the impact of innovative businesses and organizations. His team of 17 includes designers and developers who love building and supporting websites\, web applications\, and mobile applications. \nPrior to starting Buckeye Innovation\, Brad built web applications at JPMorgan Chase\, QUALCOMM\, and the Go Big Network. He earned his MBA and a BS in Engineering with honors from The Ohio State University. He lives in New Albany with his wife and two young daughters where he is an active Girl Scouts “Troop Cookie Dad” in addition to other community volunteer roles. \nBrad was selected in 2020 to the inaugural class of the Columbus CEO Future 50 and was also a finalist for the 2019 and 2023 Small Business Leader Awards from the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. Buckeye Innovation was recognized in the 2022 and 2023 Inc 5000 as one of the country’s fastest-growing private companies and in 2023 was selected as one of Inc’s Best Workplaces. \n*************** \nMelanie Muscolo is a dynamic business development leader with a passion for fostering relationships and solving the problems companies are facing. As the VP of Growth & Strategic Engagement at Buckeye Innovation\, she has spent the past five years helping businesses and organizations expand their digital impact through innovative technology solutions. \nMelanie’s career began in television\, where she worked on game and award shows\, honing her skills in high-energy\, fast-paced environments. She brings that same enthusiasm and creativity to her role at Buckeye Innovation\, where she focuses on building relationships\, identifying new opportunities\, and shaping strategies that fuel long-term success. \nOutside of work\, Melanie enjoys going to concerts\, binge-watching the latest true crime documentaries on Netflix\, and spending time with her fiancé and their beloved beagle\, Hank. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch + Mingling \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Brad & Melanie \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Mingling \n  \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/ces-2025-sustainability-wellness-tech-and-real-world-ai/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – 3rd Floor\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, 3rd Floor\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tiger-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20250206T142128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T142452Z UID:10000307-1741347000-1741352400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:AI Agents – Separating Fact from Fiction DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Ron Savoia\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Ron Savoia will discuss AI Agents\, also known as Agentic AI\, the latest craze in Generative AI! \nRon will cover the core aspects of AI Agents and their functionality. He’ll also present several platforms and tools that are great examples of AI Agents. \nRon will highlight how AI Agents are being used today\, the workflows they’re automating\, and the financial value they’re delivering\, including: \n\nreduced costs\,\nincreased employee productivity\nnew revenue streams\n\nFinally\, Ron will cover what we call “API Workflow Managers” that are claiming to be AI Agents and why he believes they are NOT true examples of Agentic AI. \n*************** \nRon Savoia is the Co-founder and CEO of CopilotBuilder\, which is a software platform that enables organizations to create their own custom Generative AI agents. This platform was the recipient of the Columbus Business First Biztech Award this past fall and was recently accepted into the Rev1 Customer to Capital program. \nCopilotBuilder currently has several local organizations using this platform for various use cases in support of their business startup\, which have been instrumental in advancing the platform in terms of additional functionality and new use cases that it supports. Ron also was the founder of Stratus Innovations Group\, which is an IT services provider\, and previously was the first Ohio-based Microsoft employee for their Microsoft Consulting Services Group. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Ron \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n\n\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/ai-agents-separating-fact-from-fiction/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tiger-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20250218T163741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T154447Z UID:10000311-1741951800-1741957200@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:The Meaning Gap in the Age of Automation: Navigating Work and Life with AI and Robots DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Ryan Frederick\, and your fellow participants. \nAs AI and automation increasingly reshape the world of work\, many people face a profound crisis of meaning in their personal and professional lives. Tasks once done by humans are rapidly becoming automated\, raising existential questions about purpose\, identity\, and the future of work.\n\nIn this talk\, Ryan Frederick will explore how the rise of AI and robots is impacting human purpose\, the emotional and psychological challenges this brings\, and ways to adapt and thrive in a landscape where work as we know it is dramatically changing. Join us to learn strategies for finding meaning and maintaining fulfillment in an automated world\, beyond productivity and efficiency.\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\nThe Changing Landscape of Work: Understand how AI and automation are transforming industries and jobs\, leading to shifts in how we perceive work and its value.\nThe Crisis of Meaning: Learn about the psychological and existential challenges that arise as human work is replaced by machines and how it affects our sense of purpose and identity.\nRedefining Purpose: Explore ways to find meaning beyond traditional work\, focusing on creativity\, connection\, and human-centered values that machines cannot replicate.\nAdapting to Change: Gain practical strategies for maintaining fulfillment in a world where jobs are increasingly automated\, and discover new ways to integrate technology into a meaningful life.\nThe Human Advantage: Understand the unique human qualities—such as empathy\, creativity\, and moral decision-making—that remain vital in an automated world\, and how to leverage these traits in future roles.\n\n*************** \nOur featured speaker\, Ryan Frederick\, is an advisor\, author\, investor\, and speaker. Ryan is a Principal at the technology advising firm Transform Labs. \nRyan blends a technical background with business acumen to provide a balanced perspective of company strategy and business model for the most value and impact. Ryan has been part of starting and growing several product and service companies\, including from inception to exit and turnarounds\, helping the companies to establish product market fit and long-term sustainability. \nRyan has written two books about starting and managing companies. The first\, The Founders Manual\, focuses on key insights for entrepreneurs around product\, being a founder\, and their companies. The second\, Sell Naked\, shares perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of managing and growing a professional services firm. \nRyan frequently speaks about the future of work\, digital transformation\, and leveraging technology for greater impact and value. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this one is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch + Mingling \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Ryan \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Mingling \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/the-meaning-gap-in-the-age-of-automation-navigating-work-and-life-with-ai-and-robots/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tiger-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20250308T165635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T021102Z UID:10000312-1742556600-1742562000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:AI and Workforce Development: What Small Businesses & Municipalities Need to Know DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with featured speakers\, Mel McGee & New Albany Mayor Sloan Spalding\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am.  \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nNew Albany Mayor Sloan Spalding will provide introductory remarks about Community Innovation Partnership and then tee up the conversation. \nCommunity Innovation Partnership is a coalition of mayors committed to leveraging emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence to enhance city functions\, strengthen workforce development\, and shape policy. Mayor Spaulding will introduce Mel McGee. \nPreview of Mel’s remarks below: \nAs AI continues to shape industries\, small businesses have a unique opportunity to harness its potential for workforce development\, efficiency\, and growth. To stay competitive\, it’s essential to understand how AI can enhance employee skills\, ensure responsible use\, and take advantage of funding opportunities. \n\nAI for Workforce Development & Upskilling: AI-driven training tools can help employees build new skills\, improve productivity\, and adapt to changing job demands.\nDeveloping Internal AI Policies: Establishing AI policies ensures responsible use\, protects data security\, and aligns AI adoption with business goals.\nOhio’s TechCred Program: Businesses can receive up to $180\,000 per year in reimbursement for AI and tech-related training to upskill their workforce.\n\n*************** \nMelanie McGee is a pioneering technologist\, educator\, and entrepreneur with nearly three decades of experience in software engineering\, artificial intelligence\, and workforce development. As the Co-founder of SkillSpout and Founder & CEO of We Can Code IT\, she drives AI adoption and practical tech education for small to mid-sized organizations. \nA recognized thought leader\, Melanie has shaped the future of AI-driven learning and workforce transformation\, with her work featured in books\, media\, and academic settings. Beyond tech\, she’s an avid cyclist\, trail runner\, and lifelong learner passionate about innovation and problem-solving. \n*************** \nSloan Spalding is the Mayor of New Albany\, Ohio. Sloan currently serves as Assistant Auditor for Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber. Prior professional appointments have included being selected as section chief for employment law for then Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine\, general counsel and deputy chancellor for the Ohio Board of Regents\, chief legal counsel to the Ohio Department of Mental Health and labor relations director for The Ohio State University. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Mayor Spalding & Mel McGee \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n\n\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/ai-and-workforce-development-what-small-businesses-municipalities-need-to-know/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Headshot-McGee-and-Spalding-TIGER-for-website-RESIZED-1st-Try.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20250309T001309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T175111Z UID:10000313-1743161400-1743166800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Behemoths – How JobsOhio Supports Growth-Stage Companies & Innovators DESCRIPTION:Please arrive at 11:30 am\, ready to interact with featured speaker\, Josh Hoffman\, and your fellow participants. \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nAmgen. Anduril. Honda. Intel. You’ve heard all about these recent economic development wins for the State of Ohio\, and the incentives provided by JobsOhio\, One Columbus\, and their local economic development partners. However\, did you know JobsOhio has programs specifically for our growth-stage companies and innovators? \nThis TIGER Talk will explore opportunities available for early-stage companies to continue their growth story in Ohio. \nPlease join Josh Hoffman as he discusses how JobsOhio goes beyond the behemoth companies you’ve seen in the headlines to provide resources for your start-up\, spin-out\, or scale-up. \n*************** \nJosh Hoffman is Director of Healthcare at JobsOhio\,. Josh received his bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Maryland. He continued his education with master’s degrees in biomedical engineering and business administration from The Ohio State University. Prior to JobsOhio\, Josh spent ten years in clinical research and digital health at The Ohio State University\, CoverMyMeds\, and VPL. In his current role\, Josh is responsible for strategy and investment in the state’s healthcare and life sciences sector. In addition\, Josh drives strategy and business development for the Ohio Discovery Corridor. Josh lives with his wife and two children in Westerville\, Ohio. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Josh  \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n\n\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/beyond-the-behemoths-how-jobsohio-supports-growth-stage-companies-innovators/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Headshot-Josh-Hoffman-for-website-improved-version.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20250324T204546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T205012Z UID:10000379-1743766200-1743771600@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:INVINCIBLE 2025: Three Key Insights To Master Today DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with featured speaker\, Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am.  \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nWith change being a constant\, companies and individuals are undergoing a fundamental transformation in the way they live\, work\, and prosper. \nIn this exciting yet pragmatic and highly interactive TIGER Talk\, Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva will show how the business reality is changing in 2025 – and how to take advantage of these changes to make you disruption-ready and turbulence-proof. \n*************** \nDr. Nadya Zhexembayeva is the Founder and Chief Reinvention Officer\, Reinvention Academy. She is also Co-founder of The Reinvention Summit. \nOften called “The Reinvention Guru” and “The Queen of Reinvention\,” Dr. Nadya is a scientist\, entrepreneur\, and author specializing in resilience and reinvention. \nAs a consultant and educator\, she helped such companies as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation\, Coca-Cola\, IBM\, Cisco\, L’Oreal Group\, Danone\, Kohler\, Erste Bank\, Henkel\, Knauf Insulation\, and Vienna Insurance Group reinvent their products\, leadership practices\, and business models to meet new market demands and prepare for incoming disruptions. \nAs a speaker\, Dr. Nadya has delivered keynotes and workshops to over 500\,000 executives\, and four TEDx Talks. As an author\, she has written several award-winning books including “The Chief Reinvention Officer Handbook: How to Thrive in Chaos”. Dr. Nadya is a contributor to Forbes and Harvard Business Review\, and her work has been featured in a variety of publications in the USA and internationally. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Dr. Nadya \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n\n\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/invincible-2025-three-key-insights-to-master-today/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Headshot-Nadya-TIGER-For-website-040425.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20250325T032159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T032159Z UID:10000378-1744371000-1744376400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:More Than Content: How Experiences\, Collaborations & Influencers Build Brands That Last DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with featured speaker\, Sean Dupiano\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am.  \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends. \n*************** \nEvent Description in the words of our event leader\, Sean Dupiano: \nI run Fluff Studio\, a social media agency built on digital strategy—but the more I’ve scaled\, the clearer it’s become: your brand isn’t just what you post\, it’s how people experience you in real life. AI can optimize content\, but it can’t replace human connection—people remember conversations\, moments\, and the way a brand made them feel. \nFrom launching Kape Coffee to hosting influencer activations\, I’ve seen how in-person experiences turn followers into advocates. The strongest brands aren’t just seen online—they create real-world moments that get shared and remembered. This workshop is about bridging the gap between digital influence and real-world impact to build a brand that lasts. \n*************** \nSean Dupiano is building Fluff Studio\, a media company\, which just opened its newest 3\,000+ sq. ft. retail/studio space. \nOn weekends\, Sean swaps cameras for coffee beans at Kape Coffee\, a pop-up his company hosts at Coppa Gelato\, curating flavors from across the world\, blending travel\, culture\, and caffeine into something tangible\, something you can taste. \nSeven years in the military taught Sean discipline\, adaptability\, and how to lead under pressure. Sean co-founded Fluff Studio and Kape Coffee to figure things out for himself—to learn by doing\, failing\, iterating. Along the way\, he’s met Colombian coffee growers with stories as rich as their beans\, built partnerships that crossed industries and continents\, and worked with executives on the nuances of brand positioning. \nMore than anything\, Sean has learned that the best ideas don’t just live on a screen. They live in rooms\, in conversations\, in the space between strangers who might not stay strangers for long. Sean is always eager talk about how to make that happen. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Sean \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n\n\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/more-than-content-how-experiences-collaborations-influencers-build-brands-that-last/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Headshot-Sean-Dupiano-For-Website-041125.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20250206T142433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T142219Z UID:10000309-1745580600-1745586000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Prepare or Fail: Driving Technology Transformations That Stick DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with our featured speaker\, Shara Hutchinson\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am. Eat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nResistance to change is the silent killer of innovation\, often turning even the most advanced technologies into costly failures. \nDigital transformation isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a make-or-break opportunity for businesses. Yet too often\, organizations fall short because their teams aren’t prepared to adopt new tools and processes. \nSuccess hinges on more than just implementing AI\, software\, or other transformative technologies — it’s about ensuring they are embraced and utilized effectively. This session will equip you with the critical skills needed to prepare your organization for change\, overcome resistance\, and lead successful technology rollouts. You’ll walk away with actionable strategies to engage your teams\, track adoption progress\, and maximize the value of your investments. \nJoin our presenter\, Shara Hutchinson\, to turn resistance into readiness and ensure your digital transformation efforts achieve lasting success. \nWho Should Attend: \n\nBusiness Leaders and Decision-Makers: Those driving digital transformation efforts such as AI\, automation\, or software rollouts.\nSoftware Providers and Consultants: Companies responsible for delivering solutions and ensuring client adoption to secure long-term success.\nChange Leaders and Managers: Professionals tasked with overcoming resistance and managing organizational transformation.\n\nKey Takeaways: \n\nWhy resistance to change is the biggest threat to your tech investment and how to address it.\nStrategies to prepare your teams for change and ensure new technologies are embraced.\nData-driven methods to measure adoption and secure a strong return on investment.\nHow to build a change-ready culture that thrives in innovation and avoids disruption.\n\n*************** \nShara Hutchinson is the Founder and Chief Change Strategist at Xposeyour\, an emerging tech startup dedicated to preparing leaders and teams for transformation. She is focused on partnering with organizations to minimize employee resistance during change\, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. \nXposeyour’s B2B SaaS solution\, Readiness Xchange\, helps leaders navigate complex transformations by identifying risks early and driving successful adoption. Shara is a Qualified Education Professional (QEP) with training and workshops that earn you PDU credit hours towards the global CCMP certification. \nHaving experience leading at a high growth tech startup for nearly 10 years before becoming an entrepreneur\, Shara is a TEDx speaker\, a Forbes Contributor\, and author of Barefoot in the Boardroom: Every Leader’s Guide to Navigating Change. What sets Shara apart is her ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels\, aligning initiatives with overarching business objectives. She is passionate about empowering teams through effective communication\, training\, and coaching\, enabling them to embrace change and sustain desired outcomes. Shara has a proven track record of leading complex\, multi-faceted change programs from planning to post-implementation review\, delivering quantifiable results and long-term value. \nShara serves on the board of Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP Ohio) and National Association for Women Business Owners (NAWBO Columbus). She loves making an impact in the community. When Shara is not working\, she spends time making memories with her husband and son. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Shara \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n \n \n\n  \n  URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/prepare-or-fail-driving-technology-transformations-that-stick/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Headshot-Shara-Hutchinson-Improved-Version-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20250421T005703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T005703Z UID:10000380-1746185400-1746190800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Building a Foundation for AI Productivity: Empowering Your Entire Organization DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with featured speakers\, Gretchen Goffe & Heidi Grenek\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am.  \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nMany companies are exploring the potential of GenAI\, but wondering how to scale it’s benefits beyond a few high-profile projects. Realizing widespread productivity gains and ensuring responsible use requires a solid foundation of understanding and usage across all teams. \nThis TIGER Talk will focus on how a collective effort in building this foundational knowledge can unlock up to 8 hours a week per employee for your organization and protect you from rogue usage. \nAs an incentive for upskilling your employees\, the Ohio TechCred program (Techcred.ohio.gov) reimburses Ohio companies with W-2 employees up to $2\,000 per employee who completes AI training.\nA key element of this session involves a practical approach to GenAI adoption: encouraging employees to consider tasks they could delegate to four distinct roles. This\nexercise helps to demystify AI and highlight its tangible applications across various functions within the organization. \nJoin our presenters Gretchen Goffe & Heidi Grenek as they discuss practical strategies for empowering every employee to leverage Generative AI (GenAI) in their daily work. This program will explore how to introduce and implement a company-wide AI policy that encourages both innovation and responsible application. \n*************** \nGretchen Goffe invested much of her career uncovering customer needs and creating valuable solutions for Huntington Bank and then as a consultant to Fortune 500 companies. Later\, Gretchen transitioned to teaching as Executive Director of the Innovation Center at The Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business. In 2016 she founded DTLiveLAB with a signature method for teaching people to learn to do\, doubling their knowledge in hours instead of weeks or months. \nAfter connecting with fellow Cornell grad Heidi Grenek\, the two quickly realized Heidi’s GenAI expertise and Gretchen’s training methods were like peanut butter and chocolate\, so they paired up to co-found The Prompt Collective in 2024 and create an enterprise foundational GenAI program called the AI Productivity Supercharger. \nGretchen has a bachelor’s degree in applied economics and Business Management from Cornell University’s Dyson School and completed Stanford GSB’s year-long LEAD\nprogram. She is a Fast Company Executive Board member\, writing on design thinking and how to change how people think and work. \n*************** \nHeidi Grenek is an AI enthusiast and entrepreneur who has harnessed emerging technology for companies like Corning\, the Palo Alto Research Center\, and Xerox. She drove the early adoption of AI-enabled category management to improve the execution of two billion ndollars in annual capital spend. She spearheaded a portfolio of Generative AI applications for her employer to enhance market analysis\, sales forecasting\, and manufacturing effectiveness. \nAfter Heidi taught Gretchen about GenAI\, the two co- founded The Prompt Collective in 2024 and created the AI Productivity Supercharger\, a foundational program for enterprises or individuals wanting to harness the productivity gains of GenAI usage\, safely. \nHeidi has both a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University’s College of Engineering. She also has a Masters of Business Administration from the MIT Sloan School of Management and certificates in Artificial Intelligence from MIT and the University of Chicago. \n***************\nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE.\n\nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Gretchen & Heidi \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n\n\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/building-a-foundation-for-ai-productivity-empowering-your-entire-organization/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Headshot-Gretchen-Goffe-and-Heidi-Grenek-Blank-for-Website-050225.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20250407T014832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T020043Z UID:10000381-1747395000-1747400400@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Meet the Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with featured speaker\, Jeff Spain\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am.  \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nLearn about the valuable services offered by the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) at Columbus State Community College. MEP is a full-service solutions provider that supports\nCentral Ohio manufacturers. \nFrom consulting and product development to education and talent acquisition\, MEP partners with organizations to grow their manufacturing businesses. MEP has a straightforward mission: to strengthen and empower U.S. manufacturers. It is a unique public-private partnership that delivers comprehensive\, proven solutions to U.S. manufacturers. MEP’s most important goals\, for the manufacturers it serves\, include: accelerating growth\, increasing productivity\, increasing innovation\, and most importantly\, increasing profitability. \nWe will also talk about our manufacturing ecosystem within Central Ohio and answer your questions on that topic. \n*************** \nOur presenter\, Jeff Spain\, is Senior Director\, MEP at Columbus State Community College. Jeff has spent over two decades at Columbus State\, working with Central Ohio employers to plan\, develop\, and\nmanage hundreds of strategic initiatives\, workforce\, and economic development projects. In addition to his work with industry\, Jeff serves as an adjunct instructor at the College\, where his research and practice have focused on applied customer service\, leadership\, and personal productivity training. As the Senior Director of the MEP at Columbus State\, Jeff leads a team with the mantra: “One partner\, multiple service solutions.” \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE. \nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Jeff \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n\n\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/meet-the-ohio-manufacturing-extension-partnership-mep-2/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Headshot-Jeff-Spain-Plain-051625.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20250501T163422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T180156Z UID:10000386-1748604600-1748610000@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Lead with Clarity: How Stoic Principles Can Fuel Organizational Growth DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with featured speaker\, Tony Dorsey\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am.  \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nAt this TIGER Talk\, you’ll learn how true leadership clarity accelerates growth\, crushes chaos\, and builds unstoppable teams. You’ll discover a simple\, powerful framework — the Focus 5 — to sharpen vision\, strategy\, roles\, accountability\, and communication inside your organization. \nThrough real-world case studies from companies like Homage\, Rogue\, and Takeya\, you’ll see exactly how these principles drive real results. Most importantly\, you’ll walk away with practical tools to lead boldly\, move faster\, and build organizations that endure any storm. \n*************** \nLeveraging years of experience as an SVP of Strategic Operations\, our speaker\, Anthony “Tony” Dorsey\, brings a unique blend of first hand scaling expertise\, automation insight\, and hands-on experience in team optimization. \nTony is the founder of Peak Ops Advisors\, a consulting and leadership development firm rooted in Stoic principles\, operational rigor\, and no-BS execution. With over 20 years of senior leadership experience\, Tony helps startups and growth-stage companies scale smarter — without burning out their people\, their margins\, or their mission. \nBefore launching Peak Ops\, Tony served as SVP of Strategic Operations at HOMAGE and held key operational leadership roles at Rogue Fitness and Takeya USA. His leadership style is built on clarity\, accountability\, and a deep respect for the grind of real-world execution — not corporate theory. \nAt Peak Ops\, Tony and his team offer elite-level coaching\, strategic advising\, and execution frameworks for leaders who aren’t afraid to get uncomfortable in the pursuit of meaningful growth. This isn’t leadership coaching for the faint of heart — it’s for those who are ready to face hard truths\, sharpen their edge\, and lead with purpose. \nFrom high-stakes negotiations to seamless performance management\, Tony has helped businesses grow efficiently and sustainably. Visit Tony’s company website at peakopsadvisors.com or join @mementoruckus on IG & Tik Tok. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE.\n\nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Tony \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n\n\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/lead-with-clarity-how-stoic-principles-can-fuel-organizational-growth/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Headshot-Anthony-Dorsey-Blank-for-Website-053025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173451 CREATED:20250508T172333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T021208Z UID:10000387-1749209400-1749214800@innovatenewalbany.org SUMMARY:Beyond Buzzwords: Designing AI Products That Truly Serve People DESCRIPTION:Be ready to interact with our featured speakers\, Danny Ortiz & Nilanjan Raychaudhuri\, and your fellow participants. \nPlease arrive at 11:30 am.  \nEat. Mingle. Make new friends. \nAI headlines promise the moon\, yet founders and other business leaders often discover that shiny demos don’t translate into customer love or bottom-line results. \nIn this TIGER Talk\, Danny Ortiz & Nilanjan Raychaudhuri will cut through the noise and show you how to anchor every AI decision in a single question: “Whose problem are we really solving?” You’ll see why people-first thinking beats model-first hype—and how missteps at businesses like IBM Watson and Zillow became cautionary tales. \nDanny & Nilanjan will also hand you a practical playbook you can apply on Monday: fast mental models for spotting high-impact use cases\, workflow-integrated architecture patterns\, checklists for trust and governance\, and mini-case studies where small teams turned user insight into measurable wins. \nWhether you own the P&L\, drive product strategy\, or run day-to-day operations\, you’ll leave ready to evaluate AI ideas\, rally cross-functional buy-in\, and launch solutions that employees trust\, customers adopt\, and investors applaud. \n*************** \nDanny Ortiz is an accomplished author\, national and international speaker\, business owner\, and entrepreneur with a passion for empowering individuals and organizations to grow holistically through creativity\, leadership\, and innovation. With a strong background in technology\, he has been at the forefront of integrating AI and emerging technologies into business and storytelling. \nAs the founder of multiple ventures\, Danny has leveraged AI to enhance marketability\, efficiency\, and creative expression\, including in Wonder Creations\, a company dedicated to revolutionizing storytelling through emerging technologies. His expertise spans artificial intelligence\, virtual reality\, and leadership development\, equipping businesses and individuals to thrive in the digital age. \nDriven by his core mission to live with faith\, lead with love\, and serve with purpose\, Danny Ortiz is dedicated to fostering meaningful connections\, inspiring transformation\, and equipping the next generation of leaders with the tools they need to thrive. His unique ability to merge faith\, technology\, and entrepreneurship positions him as a sought-after speaker and thought leader in business\, innovation\, and personal growth. \n*************** \nNilanjan Raychaudhuri is a founder\, product strategist\, and AI innovator passionate about empowering individuals and businesses through technology. He is currently building Tublian\, an AI-powered platform designed to help developers and freelancers build\, run\, and scale their businesses independently. \nWith a background spanning product development\, AI automation\, and business operations\, Nilanjan blends technical expertise with a sharp strategic vision. He is deeply committed to making AI accessible\, enhancing productivity\, and driving real-world impact through thoughtful\, user-centric solutions. \n*************** \nLike all TIGER Events\, this talk is FREE.\n\nTimeline: \n11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing \n11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”) \n12:05 pm – Hand-off to Danny & Nilanjan \n1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing \n\n\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Company*Consent to Use My Image & Voice*By registering for & participating in this event\, I am consenting to the recording of my image and/or voice. I am also authorizing Innovate New Albany to use photographs\, video\, and audio recordings containing my image and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.\n \n I AGREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://innovatenewalbany.org/new-event/beyond-buzzwords-designing-ai-products-that-truly-serve-people/ LOCATION:INNOVATE NEW ALBANY – NEW LOCATION\, 7775 Walton Pkwy\, Suite 100\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States CATEGORIES:TIGER Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovatenewalbany.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Headshot-Danny-Ortiz-and-Nilanjan-Blank-for-Website-060625.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR